[Central cord syndrome in the elderly who fall: a diagnostic trap].
Acute post-traumatic spinal injury is common and usually poses no diagnostic difficulties. Following a low-energy fall, the onset of acute central cord syndrome in the elderly is not common and is frequently misdiagnosed. Men aged 60 and 81, and a woman aged 75 are described, in whom central cord syndrome was overlooked. Awareness of this condition is important to avoid incorrect diagnosis and hazardous management.
Adunsky
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Geriatric Rehabilitation Dept., Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer.
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Levenkrohn
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome